Classics (Hons) University of Nottingham

Overview

Investigate the culture and history of ancient Greece and Rome by critically examining original texts in Greek or Latin. Whether you're reading epic poetry, dramatic works or political speeches, you'll gain unique insights into how language and culture inform one another.

You’ll sharpen your critical thinking as you evaluate both ancient sources and modern interpretations. Classics students develop valuable skills in linguistic analysis, argument, communication, teamwork and presentation – qualities that employers highly value.

Beginners welcome! You do not need any prior experience of studying the ancient world - the year one modules are designed to give you a university-level foundation.

Careers

A degree in Classics (Hons) programme offered by  University of Nottingham gives you a wide range of transferable skills, including:

• ability to process and critically evaluate data

• applying theoretical and scientific principles to problems

• critical analysis and argument

• experience of fieldwork, post-excavation and laboratory techniques

• ability to interpret spatial data numerical, statistical, IT and analytical skills

• strong team working

• written, oral and visual communication

• awareness of other linguistic cultures

Read the classics and archaeology student and alumni profiles for more about the range of skills you will gain, as well as the careers which the graduates go into.